Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2011

The gumbo was wonderful, I left out the sausage and used crabmeat in addition to the shrimp. Lots of ingredients but a smaller yield than I would have liked. I will say that this really does take a long time, but it was very good.

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Alanasmom

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

I made gumbo for the first time using this recipe. From the raves I received from all those that ate it, I can honestly say it was a big success. Wonderful recipe. Thank you.

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Yvonne

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2011

I cut this in half and served it over rice with Artisan bread. Easy, delicious, and the family loved it!

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chlorchid

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2011

This dish is absolutely delicious, I made it w/o the okra b/c I had none but those were majority of my alterations. Puts me back on Bourbon street and warms me to my toes, this recipe is going straight into my cookbook :)

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Reese J.

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2010

I live in south Louisiana and have been making gumbo for 40 years. Thsi is absolutely the best gumbo recipe I have made and actually the only time that I have used a recipe for years. My husband loved it and he is a true cajun. Don't leave anything out. Since I don't like to stand a long time with the roux, I have started using Savoie's Real Cajun Roux, it is a dry browned flour and comes in a pint jar. You cannot tell the difference from the roux that you make yourself. I wish I would have had it years ago. Anyone that wants a real southern cajun gumbo, just has to make this one.

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nurselady77

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2010

My husband LOVED it, as he loves anything spicy and Cajun. Personally, even though I'm not a finicky eater, didn't care much for it. Too many textures. But it's a good recipe and I"ll make it again if only for him! LOL!

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mkthonak

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Centralia, Washington, USA

Living In: Palmer, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2010

I have tried about 5 different gumbo recipes over the past couple of years, played with them and tried to tweak them to get the taste I wanted. Didn't have to do a thing to this one...it is PERFECT and tastes just like the gumbo I had while visiting LA. Thanks for a GREAT recipe!

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JPhilip03

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2010

I have been looking for a cajun shrimp gumbo like my great grandmother used to make, and this really, really comes close. The secret is the canned tomatoes and peppers. She always used it in all her cooking.

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